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everyday operations and practices utilized in reaching the goals of the Housing Assistance Programs. Further it is the County's policy to: 1. Assure that all programs are administered in strict conformance with the community development and rehabilitation rules and all applicable local, state and federal requirements (including equal opportunity, conflict of interest, etc.). 2. Assure that no member of the Congress of the United States, the Citizen's Advisory Task Force (CATF), County Commission, or any other elected official shall serve on the CATF or share in proceeds or benefits of CDBG funded rehabilitation work. This monetary benefit would constitute a conflict of interest. 3. With regard to regular category CDBG and DRI categories, housing rehabilitation will be the first priority, with housing replacement units being addressed when program funds are available. E. Administrative Program Policies and Procedures 1. Housing Assistance Plan (HAP) As required by Federal and State rules and requirements, this Housing Assistance Plan was drafted for approval by the County Commission to be used as a written guide for implementing CDBG and DRI program specific housing strategies. Including but not limited to Applicant intake procedures, maximum funding amounts, and specific program inclusions and exclusions. 2. Citizen Participation (See the County's Citizens Participation Plan) As required by specific program rules and requirements, public hearings will be held to provide information and discuss proposed activities to be undertaken, as well as address questions or concerns from the public. All public hearings and workshops shall be advertised in accordance with the appropriate funding agency (HUD, FDEO) requirements. 3. Conflict of Interest The adherence to the rules and regulations in regard to Conflict of Interest is mandatory. All Applicants that may have a business or familial relationship with a member of the County Commission, CATF, HRS, PA, or participating construction contractors must fully disclose this relationship on the Application and defiantly before a construction contract is executed. In addition, all Applicant names must be disclosed at the regular meeting of the Board of County Commission and the CATF as the application process proceeds and these names must be included in the minutes of both the County Commission and the CATF meetings. County Commission and CATF members must disclose any relationship with an Applicant and must abstain from any vote related to that Applicant. Any cases of conflict of interests must be made known at a meeting of the County Commission. Before an Applicant with a 9